Work for us

Every cat and dog deserves a healthy life and a happy home. At Bath Cats and Dogs Home, everyone on the team works towards that mission.

If you have experience of maintenance tasks and managing health and safety, and are adaptable and willing to learn, you could help us make a real difference to animal welfare.

The pandemic pet boom, poor breeding practices and the rising cost of living mean that rescue centres, like Bath Cats and Dogs Home, are contending with unprecedented numbers of animals with complex medical and behavioural problems.

We are rising to the challenge and have committed to strengthening the impact of our rescue centre, and expanding our successful work in the community, providing advice and support to enable pets to stay in loving homes.

All of this depends on the charity running a tight operation. 

As Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure that Bath Cats and Dogs Home continues to positively transform the lives of pets and their owners for a long time to come.

In return, you’ll play a key role our small, but dedicated facilities team, working with passionate and friendly colleagues across the charity, who are immersed in the world of animal welfare.

We commit to being kind, inspirational, dedicated, open and honest, and expert. If our values match your own, and you are inspired by the work that we do, then we’d love to hear from you.
 

The details

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Hours: 15 hours a week (2 days over 7, 8am - 4pm Friday and Saturday)
Salary: £10084.38  per annum (FTE £25210.97)

To view all the benefits of working at Bath Cats & Dogs Home, click 'Why work for us' below.

To apply

Please read the job description (download below) and apply using the application form on our site, matching your skills to the role and experience required, and send to recruitment@bcdh.org.uk. The application form works best when downloaded and opened with Adobe Acrobat.

Closing date for applications 20th July 

Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager

Part time (22.5 hours), 12-month fixed term

At Bath Cats and Dogs Home, we believe every pet deserves a healthy life and a happy home. Through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, and community support, we positively transform the lives of pets and the people who care for them. 

We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager to help drive vital income that supports our life-changing work.

An exciting time to join us

This is a particularly exciting moment for Bath Cats and Dogs Home. We’ll soon be merging with a neighbouring animal charity. Together, we’ll be stronger and more sustainable, working across a large area that stretches from west Wiltshire to the Bristol Channel, and doubling the size of the population we serve.

This new chapter will significantly expand our reach, increase our impact for local animals, and strengthen the support we can provide to pet owners across our communities. As part of this transformation, fundraising will play a critical role - making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to shape meaningful growth and help deliver ambitious plans for animal welfare.

About the role

12-month fixed term

Part-time 22.5 hours per week - flexible, hybrid working

£30,946.50 pro rata (actual salary £18,568pa)

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You’ll lead on developing and securing income from charitable trusts and foundations, managing existing relationships while identifying and cultivating new opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Retail and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll create compelling funding proposals, build strong funder relationships, and help bring innovative projects to life. 

This role is ideal for someone who is:

•    A talented relationship builder and persuasive writer
•    Experienced in securing trust and foundation funding
•    Organised, proactive and target-driven
•    Passionate about making a tangible impact through fundraising

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

•    A proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations
•    Strong bid-writing and storytelling skills
•    Experience managing fundraising pipelines and reporting
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
•    The ability to turn ideas and impact into compelling cases for support 

Why join us?

•    Flexible working arrangements
•    A supportive, collaborative team environment
•    The opportunity to make a real difference to thousands of animals and their owners

For all the benefits, please choose Why work for us below.

If you’re a motivated fundraiser looking for a role where your work will have visible and lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help create brighter futures for pets and people across our communities.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and attach your CV. CVs alone will not be accepted. The form works best when downloaded and opened in Adobe Acrobat.

In addition, please include a cover letter explaining why you would be an excellent fit for the role. We are particularly interested in hearing how your experience and achievements align with the criteria set out in the person specification, using relevant examples wherever possible. 

Please submit your application documents to recruitment@bcdh.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 20 July 2026.

First interview online, Friday 31st July.

Second interview in person, Monday 10th August.